Dates of Publication in the Washington Post
What happened on December 25, 2011
SPORTS
MLB’s new security chief understands danger — and baseball By Dave Sheinin
TV and radio listings: December 26
The coveted Reverse Coach of the Year award By Norman Chad
John Wall's profile has changed, but his focus hasn't By Michael Lee
Phil Taylor, Gwynn Park High give back
Mike Green’s absence is new normal for Capitals By Katie Carrera
POLITICS
Solyndra: Politics infused Obama energy programs By Joe Stephens and Carol D. Leonnig
Special counsel Carolyn Lerner quickly raises the profile of her office By Lisa Rein
Obama pays tribute to U.S. troops on Christmas By David Nakamura
Many Iowans struggle with political indecision By David A. Fahrenthold
Gingrich faces long odds to compete in Virginia presidential primary By Michael Leahy
BUSINESS
USAID pushes for more competition, less onerous regulations By Marjorie Censer
Bethesda company offers unlimited time off By Abha Bhattarai
When deals go bad, how much of the blame lies with the legal team? By Catherine Ho
Lobbying practices leave law firms for more independence, equity for non-lawyers By Catherine Ho
New at the top: Allison Porter of Avalon Consulting Group By Interview With Vanessa Small
Distressed commercial real estate in retreat? By Mike Donnelly
Sandy Spring nabs CommerceFirst Bank By Danielle Douglas
Commentary: Dealing with scrutiny By Michael Tinsley
Washington area business diary for week of Dec. 26 By Shawn Selby
Bethesda company offers unlimited time off By Abha Bhattarai
Career Coach: Taking the direct approach at work
Editor’s Note: In 2011, we learned there are no quick fixes By Dan Beyers
Washington area federal contract awards for the week of Dec. 26
Behind the Career: Allison Porter
Deltek: Spending deal for 2012 is mixed bag for contractors By Kevin Plexico
Bethesda company offers unlimited time off By Abha Bhattarai
Kitchen designer puts skills to use to help Martha’s Table
The 2011 year in review for Washington business
Law group helps children get presents By Vanessa Small
Business Rx: Building intellectual capital By Andrew J. Sherman
ComScore, Nielsen settle patent dispute By Steven Overly
CoStar: Region’s office vacancy rate is expected to have a slower decline in 2012 By Stephanie Hession
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Dec. 26
Developers urge The Post to consider selling its headquarters By Jonathan O'connell
JBG goes to court over tax assessments By Jonathan O'connell
Capital Buzz: More companies to watch in 2012 By Thomas Heath
Holiday orders are frosting for Georgetown Cupcake By Danielle Douglas
VSE case opens up new questions about unfair advantages By Marjorie Censer
Carr Properties joint venture buys Centerpointe buildings
Falling home values mean budget crunches for cities By Brady Dennis
Banks still waiting on most Dodd-Frank rules By Danielle Douglas
The Download: LightSquared, GPS industry dispute spills into 2012 By Stevenoverly
D.C. Bar Foundation’s loan repayment program falling short By Catherine Ho
NATIONAL
Coal extraction poses climate challenge for Obama administration By Juliet Eilperin
LOCAL
A eulogy for Takoma Park’s ’fox guy,’ eccentric loner and animal lover By Steve Hendrix
At Christmas, Evangeline Moore thinks of her martyred parents and demands justice By Avis Thomas-lester
Johannes Heesters, singer-actor who performed in Nazi Germany, dies at 108 By Geir Moulson
U.K. online university offers help for U.S. colleges By Jon Marcus, In Brighton and England
Unexpected lessons of the season for the Kelly household By John Kelly
Prince George’s woman, 70, beaten during home invasion By Martin Weil
Montgomery officials hope that the state does no harm By Victor Zapana
Education debates calmer than many others By Jay Mathews
Pr. George’s looks for new revenue By Miranda S. Spivack
Pearl Wisham Perry, health policy expert
Judith W. Thorn, editor
A holiday appeal to left-lane scofflaws By Courtland Milloy
Poll: Some worshipers took a holiday on Christmas By Michelle Boorstein
Stanley S. Cohen, dentist
ENTERTAINMENT
Agatha Christie’s own words deepen mystery of the Queen of Crime By Maureen Corrigan
OPINIONS
From Iraq’s guardian to its counselor By David Ignatius
Autocracy returns to Central Europe By Jackson Diehl
Russia’s president talks reform as a protest movement gains force By Editorial Board
Why House conservatives contested the payroll tax deal
A grim future without sound planning
Settling on a design for Ike’s memorial
Mitt Romney’s secret money By Editorial Board
A once-dependable subway in decay
A country in denial about its fiscal future By Robert J. Samuelson
Obama: The conservative in 2012 By E.j. Dionne Jr
LIFESTYLE
Libyan Ambassador Aujali recalls serving under Gaddafi, sees promise ahead for country By Marc Fisher
Carolyn Hax: Ignorant comments; favoritism; significant other’s children By Carolyn Hax
Hints From Heloise: Pill problems By Heloise
TV highlights: ‘Fascinating Celebrity Weddings’; ‘The Closer,’ ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ finales on TNT By — Emily Yahr
Ask Amy: Grandma worries about teen bathing with kids By Amy Dickinson
WORLD
Judicial panel: Arrest warrant for Iraq’s vice president is justified By Dan Morse and Aziz Alwan
Afghan lawmaker who fought Taliban is among 20 killed in funeral bombing By Ernesto Londoño and Javed Hamdard
Iraq agrees to U.N.-brokered deal on fate of Iranian exiles By Joby Warrick
A week after N. Korean leader’s death, signs of smooth transition By Chico Harlan
Japan, China leaders meet on N. Korea transition By Scott Mcdonald
Khalil Ibrahim, powerful Darfur rebel leader, reported killed in Sudan By Sudarsan Raghavan
For Yemeni women, the future looks uncertain By Sudarsan Raghavan
NEWS
Going Out Guide Free & Easy By — Jess Righthand
Going Out Guide: New Year’s Eve By — Jess Righthand
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